Victoria DiGregorio
New Orleans,LA
Summary
At Ochsner Medical Center, I spearheaded patient safety initiatives, significantly reducing adverse events and readmission rates through innovative discharge planning and evidence-based practices. My leadership enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical education, improving patient outcomes. Skilled in respiratory care protocols and fostering team collaboration, I consistently exceeded productivity targets, demonstrating adaptability and a results-driven approach.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Ochsner Medical Center
06.1994 - Current
- Facilitated ongoing education opportunities for the respiratory team, staying current on industry advancements and best practices.
- Served as a liaison between the respiratory department and other hospital units, fostering a collaborative environment to optimize patient outcomes.
- Championed patient safety initiatives within the department, reducing incidence of adverse events related to respiratory therapy interventions.
- Reduced readmission rates by developing effective discharge planning strategies for respiratory patients.
- Managed inventory of respiratory equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines, maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting for all respiratory services.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets without compromising quality of care delivered to patients.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy practices.
- Implemented process improvements within the department to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of high-quality care and excellent communication skills.
- Established a positive work culture within the department, promoting open communication and fostering teamwork among staff members.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Developed quality assurance protocols to maintain consistently high standards of care across the department.
- Coordinated clinical rotations for students in collaboration with local educational institutions, strengthening relationships between academia and practice settings.
- Mentored junior therapists, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Ensured that all staff members adhered to infection control measures while administering therapies or handling equipment.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Participated in hospital committees focused on improving quality of care, sharing expertise from a respiratory perspective.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Holy Cross University
New Orleans, LA06.1994
Skills
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Airway Management
- Clinical education
- Quality Improvement
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Neonatal intensive care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Education
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Relationship Building
- Equipment Cleaning
- Physical assessments
- Intubation
- End of life care
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient care documentation
- Care Planning
- Patient Instruction
- Appointment Scheduling
- Emergency medical care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Advocacy
- Treatment Plan Development
- Equipment Setup
- Care Plan Management
- Dosage Calculation
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Spirometer reading
- Operational Reporting
- Diagnostic Tools
- Outpatient Care
- Treatment Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Practice Improvement
- Trends Research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Patient Safety
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Training and mentoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Employee Supervision
- Medication Dispensing
- Team building
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- CPR/AED
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Clinical Staff Management
- Goal Setting
- Problem Identification
- Professionalism
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Staff Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Quality Control
- Schedule Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Medical clinical procedures
- Personnel Management
- Patient Relations
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Ochsner Medical Center
06.1994 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Holy Cross University
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